Jake Luton (born April 11, 1996) is an American professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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for the

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, Ventura Pirates, and

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Early life

Born and raised in

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, Luton played

and

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at Marysville-Pilchuck High school and graduated in 2014. He was a two star recruit and committed to the

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. At the time, the

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were a

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program in the

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under second-year head coach

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College career

Idaho

Luton

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as a true freshman in

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. He played in eight games in

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, throwing for 408 yards, and rushing for five

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. In June 2016, he announced his departure from Idaho.

Ventura College

Luton transferred to two-year

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for his redshirt sophomore season in 2016. In eleven games, he threw for 3,551 yards and forty touchdowns.

Oregon State

Luton transferred to

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in Corvallis, led by third-year head coach

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, and won the starting quarterback job in

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. He suffered a back injury, which ended his season after starting just four games. Luton was granted a sixth year of eligibility after his fifth-year senior season in

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, and started eleven games in

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, throwing for 28 touchdowns with just three

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Statistics

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)

Luton was selected by the

in the sixth round with the 189th overall pick in the

. On November 2, 2020, it was announced that Luton would make his first career start in Week 9 against the

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; starting quarterback

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was out with a thumb injury. He completed 26 of 38 passes for 304 yards with one touchdown and one interception, as well as a 13-yard rushing score, in the Jaguars' 27–25 loss. A day after the Texans game, it was announced that Luton would fill in for Minshew again in Week 10 against the

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. He completed 18 of 35 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Jaguars' 24–20 loss. Luton was named the starter for the third consecutive game in Week 11 against the

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. He had his worst performance yet against the Steelers, completing 16 of 37 passes for 151 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions in the Jaguars' 27–3 loss. On November 25, the Jaguars announced they benched Luton for

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due to his recent struggles. On August 31, 2021, Luton was waived as part of the final roster cuts.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 2, 2021, Luton signed with the

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. He was waived on September 28 and re-signed to the

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. Luton was activated on October 10 following an injury to starting quarterback

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. He was released and resigned to the practice squad after the Seahawks signed quarterback

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on October 21. He was again released on November 15.

Miami Dolphins

On November 17, 2021, Luton was signed to the

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practice squad.

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On February 11, 2022, Luton signed a reserve/future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived on August 15, but re-signed eight days later. He was waived again on August 26.

New Orleans Saints (first stint)

On September 6, 2022, Luton signed with the practice squad of the

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. He was elevated to the active roster on October 1. On October 15, Luton was waived and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. On May 2, 2023, Luton was waived by the Saints.

Carolina Panthers (first stint)

On July 29, 2023, Luton signed with the

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. He was released on August 26 and re-signed to the practice squad a few weeks later.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On September 26, 2023, the Saints signed Luton off of the Panthers' practice squad. He was released on October 16, following the end of the suspension of quarterback Jake Haener.

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

On October 25, 2023, the Panthers signed Luton to their practice squad. He was released on November 30, and re-signed to the practice squad on December 5. He was released again on December 21. On August 5, 2024, Luton re-signed with the Panthers, but was placed on injured reserve, and released following an injury settlement on August 29.

Las Vegas Raiders

On December 10, 2024, the

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signed Luton to their practice squad.

NFL career statistics

References

External links

Oregon State Beavers bio
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